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His lightning lights up the world; The earth sees, and trembles.
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A Symbol of Divine Presence
Multiple commentators explain that lightning is a common biblical symbol for a 'theophany'—a powerful, visible manifestation of God's presence. Just as lightning illuminates the entire sky, God's glory and power are undeniable and seen by all. The earth's trembling is the natural response of awe and reverence in the face of such overwhelming divine majesty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His lightnings enlightened the world ... - See the notes at (Psalms 77:18). Compare (Psalms 104:32); ([Refe…
19th Century
Anglican
See Psalms 77:17-18, from which this is taken.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His lightnings enlightened the world Either the doctrines of the Gospel, compared thereunto, because of the swift pr…
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